By Grey Gowder, Executive Director, Carolina Ocean Alliance “What is your water?” asked Dr. Wallace J. Nichols. This was far from the first time the founder of the Blue Mind movement asked this question. “What are your foundational memories of water, of the waters that shaped you?” For residents of the South Carolina Lowcountry, we…
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How Nature-Based Solutions Are Shaping the Future of Coastal Resilience: A Conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Fly from The Nature Conservancy
In the latest—and first-ever crossover—episode of The Sustainable Angler, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Fly, Director of Resilience & Ocean Conservation at The Nature Conservancy and host of Conversing with Nature. This conversation was energetic, candid, and deeply insightful, touching on some of the most urgent environmental challenges facing our…
Action Alert! Redfish Regulations with Scotty Davis from American Saltwater Guides Association
Redfish are an iconic inshore gamefish along the Southeast coast, but their future is at risk. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is reviewing redfish management, and the decisions made today will shape the health of our fishery for decades. The American Saltwater Guides Association (ASGA) has provided clear, science-based recommendations to protect redfish…
Journal Entry: Lowcountry Love Letter
July 24, 2025 Dear Lowcountry, You are beautiful, charming, and truly one of the last great places. You also have a special way of showing off your beauty during an evening flood tide in summer with an orange, red, and pink sky which brings out purple and pastels as the sun sets to the West….
Emerger Strategies Launches 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps for Businesses Committed to a more Sustainable Future
Sign Up Now to Build a Stronger, More Sustainable Business in 2025 Charleston, SC – October 17, 2024 – Emerger Strategies, a leader in sustainability consulting and education, is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Boot Camps, designed to help businesses of all sizes embrace sustainable practices, reduce their carbon footprints, and…
EVENT: Emerger Strategies Offering Sustainability Boot Camp at Lowcountry Local First
At Emerger Strategies, we believe that sustainability is not just a responsibility but a strategic advantage. Our Sustainability Boot Camp series is designed to empower businesses with the knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to measure and enhance their sustainability performance. Because companies are increasingly being asked by their employees, customers, and regulators to demonstrate their…